Job Title: Account Executive
Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week – Monday to Friday)
Salary: £37,464 per annum
Location: Flexible (Homeworking/Office) with visits to Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.
The Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) is the leading not-for-profit membership body for councils and social housing providers across the North of England, with over 40 years of expertise and influence. Through our Consortium Procurement brand, we provide procurement solutions for around 450 member organisations across the UK.
What we are looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a bright, ambitious Account Executive to join our growing team. The aim of the role is to promote available procurement solutions to members of the NHC, increase take up across the membership and seek additional public sector organisations to grow our member base. Whilst, contributing to the attainment of financial targets. You will be required to work with Public Sector organisations such as housing association and local authorities, to build strong relationships, gain an understanding of their specific organisational needs and the issues they are facing to recommend an NHC solution. This role will suit someone with a positive attitude, who is keen to learn, fits our values and wants to work as part of our team. We are Member Focused. We are Collaborative. We are Innovative. We Make a Difference.
A proven track record in a sales/business development is essential. You will enjoy building long term relationships with businesses and seeing the rewards that brings. This role requires someone who is comfortable presenting to individuals and groups of people, and engaging them in meetings to understand their needs and requirements. The right candidate will have confidence, tact and a persuasive manner. They will have good organisational and time management skills. It is essential that you have good interpersonal skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills and understanding of project planning. An understanding of public sector procurement and efficiency agendas are preferable within the role. The role involves travel and the ability to work under pressure. In return, you will receive an excellent benefits package and the opportunity to work for an ethical organisation in a sector that delivers genuine benefits to people’s lives.
What we can offer
The NHC is a small team, but we make a difference. We aim to offer a rewarding, supportive place to work where we invest in people, and they can be themselves and fulfil their potential, celebrating achievements along the way. We have a modern effective working environment. We have always been an agile organisation, and we continue to utilise technology to ensure work is something you do, not just somewhere you go. We are fully committed to supporting our staff to work in a flexible way that allows them to balance their commitments inside and outside of work. We want our people to work in a way that lets them be at their best, whether that’s in our hub office in Sunderland or remotely anywhere in the UK, (although you will be required to travel to our Sunderland office periodically to carry out face-to-face work with colleagues).
Through staff collaboration we have achieved a Silver accreditation for wellbeing through the Better Health at Work awards and are working towards our Bronze accreditation with Investors in Environment.
We value all our staff for the expertise and perspectives they bring to our organisation. We work in an inclusive way, celebrating our diversity whilst working together as one. With this in mind, we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
- Flexible working arrangements
- The ability to work from a location which suits you
- Workplace pension scheme offering above statutory contributions
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increases by one day per year to 30 days)
- Access to Benenden Healthcare and Employee Assistance Programme
- Bespoke training & development opportunities, including payment towards gaining professional qualifications
- Mental health and wellbeing supportive employer including our Wellbeing hub with discounts to gyms and numerous online stores
To apply for this role, please send your CV and cover letter which demonstrates how you meet the requirements to enquiries@northern-consortium.org.uk by Friday 5th July 2024.
